Abstract: A case for an electronic device includes a rigid layer and a resilient layer. The rigid layer includes a plurality of turned edges. The resilient layer is disposed primarily on a first side of the rigid layer, wherein the resilient layer includes a plurality of enveloping edges that substantially envelop the turned edges.

Abstract: A contact lens storage system for includes a container has a top end, a bottom end and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. The top end is open and the container is substantially hollow. The container may contain a fluid. The peripheral wall has a groove therein. A dispenser is removably coupled to the top end. A lens case is provided that is removably positioned within the groove.

Abstract: A suitcase with an improved shoe compartment is disclosed. An outer shell to enclose contents being carried in the suitcase. A plurality of wheels movingly connected to the outer shell. A handlebar railing attached to the outer shell on one end and having a handlebar on the other end, for a user to control movement of the suitcase using the plurality of wheels. A shoe compartment includes four or more individual compartments for four or more pairs of shoes, accordingly. The second compartment slides up the handlebar railing, when the suitcase is stationary, to a supported position at a higher elevation than when the suitcase is mobile.

Abstract: Provided is a luggage piece that can be coupled to a second luggage piece to be transported together as a joined unit, and a luggage system including such luggage pieces. The luggage piece includes a housing for storing items to be transported therein, and a retractable handle provided to the housing. A plurality of rollers coupled to the housing allow the luggage piece to be rolled, and include at least two in-line rollers having a generally-fixed rolling direction. The second luggage piece includes two or more adjustable rollers having a variable rolling direction. A plurality of tethers couple the luggage piece and the second luggage piece together to form a joined unit that can be steered through adjustment of the rolling direction of the adjustable rollers.

Abstract: A holder for a person's ponytail includes a frustoconical shell comprised of a first and second parts each mutually connected at a hinged edge and positionable between open and closed positions. Clasping edges of each part are mutually, selectively fastenable with at least one mechanical clasp to secure the shell in the closed position. Each part has a top edge and a bottom edge that together form a top opening and a bottom opening for receiving the ponytail therethrough. A frustoconical, decorative cover is fixable with the shell when the shell is in the closed position, the ponytail being threaded therethrough. The shell and the cover each include one part of a two-part mechanical fastening mechanism for selectively fixing the cover to the shell when the shell is in the closed position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a French artificial nail including an artificial nail body and a French part. The artificial nail body includes a cuticle edge facing the root of a fingernail and a free edge extending towards the tip of the fingernail and is curved downward toward both lateral sides thereof to form a curved surface. The French part is formed on the upper surface of the free edge of the artificial nail body. The artificial nail body is attached to a user's fingernail or toenail through glue and has a lower modulus than the French part. This flexibility of the artificial nail body prevents the formation of bubbles, the incidence of pain and the occurrence of pop-off resulting from glue shrinkage, contributing to an improvement in the wearability and reliability of the final product.

Abstract: [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Since a cosmetic material is used for a long time period such as several months, even in the case where hydrogen is contained in the cosmetic material at the beginning, hydrogen is gradually effervesced from the cosmetic material and after a certain time period has passed, the expected effect cannot be achieved. Therefore, it is an object pf the present invention is provide a container which can keep hydrogen dissolved in a liquid cosmetic material for a predetermined time period and a cosmetic material containing hydrogen accommodated in the container.

Abstract: A tube container with a metal applicator, and more particularly, a tube container equipped with a metal applicator which is attached on the top portion of the tube container, so that when contents are applied onto the skin it is possible for the metal applicator to deliver heat or cold to the skin and facilitate metabolism of the facial skin, improving the elasticity of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid content container comprising a tension member comprising: a container body (10) for accommodating content; an adaptor (40) provided at the upper end of the container body (10); a shoulder member (50) coupled to the upper end of the container body (10); the tension member (60) provided at the shoulder member (50); a distributing member (70) coupled to the shoulder member (50); and the discharge member (80) coupled to the distributing member (70).

Abstract: A cosmetic unit having a cosmetic container that is composed of at least one film and/or at least one blistered tray and has a wet region and a dry region, having a cosmetic that is to be applied, which is kept stored in the wet region, and having a cosmetic applicator with a handle and an applying surface for applying the stored cosmetic, which applicator is preferably accommodated completely by the cosmetic container so that its applying surface is situated in the wet region and its handle is situated in the dry region; and the separation between the wet region and dry region is maintained by a means that at least essentially prevents the cosmetic from traveling from the wet region into the dry region until the cosmetic unit is opened, that the means includes a separating seal that separates the wet region and dry region from each other and that is embodied in the form of a contact seal and/or as a weld seam respectively situated between the cosmetic applicator and the cosmetic container and/or as a seal be

Abstract: An applicator device comprising a tubular base, a sleeve mounted rotating on the tubular base between a storage position and a use position, an end cover designed to close the sleeve, a manoeuvring mechanism comprising first and second parts rotatably mounted relative to each other, and a cup carrying a stick of product, the first and second parts being driven in rotation respectively with the tubular base and the sleeve and being designed to move the cup axially when the sleeve rotates on the tubular base. The first and second parts of the manoeuvring mechanism are mounted axially sliding respectively relative to the tubular base and to the sleeve, and are moved axially in the outlet direction of the stick of product when the sleeve is rotated towards the storage position from an intermediate angular position.

Abstract: A wearable support assembly is provided which includes a belt strap configured to be secured about a user's hips/waist and a carrier frame which is pivotally attached to the belt strap at two pivot points which are spaced apart along the belt strap to create a substantially lateral pivot axis when the belt is worn by the user, where the relative position of the two pivot points can be adjusted with respect to the belt, the carrier frame is located behind the user when the support assembly is worn by the user and the carrier frame spans the distance between each pivot point on the belt strap with a gap separating the belt strap and the carrier frame.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a protective cover for an electronic device is disclosed. The method includes forming an inner skin by blanking, blanking an outer skin of a fabric member in a shape corresponding to the blanked inner skin, forming a preform of a protective cover by laminating the inner skin and the outer skin with each other, thermo-compressing the laminated preform along an outer peripheral edge of the protective cover and forming the protective cover by cutting at least a portion of a region where the preform is thermo-compressing by the blanking.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying and supporting a media tablet has a panel assembly adapted to be secured to the media tablet, and a support strap affixed to the media tablet. The support strap is adapted to extend around a portion of the user's body such that the panel assembly is supported in a desired orientation away from eyes of the user. The panel assembly includes a first panel adapted to be affixed to the media tablet and a second panel rotatably mounted to the first panel. The support strap is affixed to the second panel. The first panel includes hooks that are elastically connected to the first panel so as to extend outwardly so as to engage edges and sides of the media tablet.

Abstract: Modular and flexible brush systems are disclosed having multiple interchangeable parts that have different functions. A base portion contains a nipple brush. A handle portion includes various internal connecting mechanisms and stores the nipple brush. A top portion includes a bottle brush and has a flexible neck portion.

Abstract: A paint application assembly includes a backpack that has a back side and a bottom side and the back pack includes a pair of straps coupled to the backpack and a belt coupled to the backpack. The straps are positioned on the back side to be looped over shoulders of a user so the backpack is retained on a back of the user. The belt is positioned on the bottom side and the belt may be wrapped around a waist of the user. A paint application apparatus is coupled to the backpack to contain and selectively dispense a paint.

Abstract: This piece will be for a broom where it can be put away. The broom will then be able to stand in a vertical position and very firm because of this base. This unit will help the broom remain in its place.

Abstract: A wall mounted headboard capable of storing and deploying a spring loaded table. The apparatus is comprised of a headboard pivotally connected to a first table section and assisted by a plurality of gas springs. The first table section is pivotally hinged to a second table section. The hinges between the table sections are hidden thus the table surface is free from anything disturbing a smooth surface. The weight of the second table section is offset by a plurality of torsion spring assemblies. The torsion spring assemblies are comprised of a torsion spring slidingly engaged in brackets mounted to each table section. The torsion spring assemblies allow a single user to move the second table section easily with minimal effort whether deploying or storing the table. The operation of storing or deploying the table can be performed from either side of the bed without walking around to the opposite side.

Abstract: Provided is a height-adjustable table configured such that a height adjustment member rotates in response to an operation of an actuation unit, thereby being released from a locked state, and when an upper plate of the table is vertically lifted to a desired level, the operation of the actuation unit is stopped, and the height of the upper plate is adjusted step by step. Optimal space utility and a simple inner structure of the height-adjustable table can be accomplished, thereby reducing manufacturing cost and increasing user convenience.

Abstract: An undermount slide assembly includes an outer slide segment, an intermediate slide segment and an inner slide segment. The outer slide segment has a web, a first flange and a second flange. The web defines an upper surface that is mountable to a first object. The intermediate slide segment has a web, a first flange and a second flange. The web is received within a space defined between the first and second flanges of the outer slide segment. At least portions of the first and second flanges of the intermediate slide segment extend below the first and second flanges of the outer slide segment. The web and the first and second flanges of the intermediate slide segment define a space therebetween. An inner slide segment is received within the space defined between the web and the first and second flanges of the intermediate slide segment.

Abstract: A chair includes a seat and a backrest connected to a leg assembly. The front part of the seat is mounted on the leg assembly via a pivot link about an axis. The backrest is connected to the seat by a flexible intermediate part fixed to the leg assembly in the vicinity of the pivot of the seat for the purpose of a pivoting movement of the intermediate part by elastic deformation about an axis. The rear part of the seat is supported by the intermediate part, for example with at least one coupling element.

Abstract: A tandem chair unit particularly useful for styling hair is provided. The tandem chair unit includes a front chair and a rear chair adjustably affixed to a base. The tandem chair unit includes a power seat assembly configured to allow each chair to be adjusted into various configurations. Each seat can be moved forward and backward, up and down, reclined forward and backward, and rotated clockwise and counterclockwise. In some embodiments, each chair unit may further include a massaging assembly and a heating assembly for providing comfort to the users seated therein.

Abstract: A ball chair may include a chair base and a restricting unit. The chair base has a circular receiving space to receive a ball and an inner portion of the receiving space has a connecting portion that has at least two through holes. The restricting unit has an arc board and a connecting post conjugating with the connecting portion. A restricting board extends from the arc board corresponding to the connecting recessed portion, and the restricting board is protruding from an upper portion of the receiving space. The connecting portion of the chair base is provided for the restricting unit to restrict the ball, and the restricting unit and the connecting portion can be quickly and easily engaged increase the convenience during the assembling process and prevent the ball from being damaged.

Abstract: Disclosed is a component positioning structure for a combination sofa. The predetermined connecting section of each component of the sofa is mounted with wedge-shaped connecting elements. Once all the components are completed, the corresponding connecting elements of each two adjacent components are connected to facilitate assembly of the sofa and to ensure the components are accurately positioned. Moreover, the component positioning structure allows the components to be stacked for shipment, thus reducing the space occupied. If a certain component of the sofa needs to be reupholstered, this component can be detached without impairing the accuracy with which its wedge-shaped connecting elements connect with the corresponding connecting elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cushion to assist pregnant women with sleeping in a prone position.

Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of springs, each string joined to an adjacent string. Each string comprises a plurality of pockets formed along a length of the string by transverse seams joining first and second plies of fabric on opposed sides of springs. At least one spring is positioned in each pocket. Each spring has two end portions and a middle portion. The convolutions of the middle portion are greater in diameter and pitch than the convolutions of the end portions. Each interior transverse seam is cut or otherwise treated to create at least one divide enabling at least one end portion of the spring to compress without substantially compressing the middle portion of the spring.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a protective, anti-microbial armchair pad. The present invention is intended to maintain a substantially clean environment on the arm of an armchair as well as regulate the temperature of said armchair arm. Generally, the present invention comprises a pad covered with material, wherein said material is coated with some sort of anti-microbial agent, preferably the bisphenol 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol. Further, the present invention is comprised of straps equipped with some sort of attachment mechanism.

Abstract: A drawn instrument for securely attaching a cover includes a tape member having left and right surfaces and attachable to a cover, and a drawn portion provided at the end of the tape member and projected from the left and right surfaces of the tape member, the drawn portion extending along the end of the tape member. The drawn portion includes a plurality of attached portions for clip attachment that are separated along the longitudinal direction of the drawn portion and are recessed at both left and right sides, and a plurality of walls separated along the longitudinal direction of the drawn portion and projected at both left and right sides. At both left and right sides each wall is provided adjacent to the attached portion and positioned inwardly of the tape member relative to the attached portion.

Abstract: An infant carrier contains: a front carrying bag, a neck support pad, and an auxiliary support cushion. The auxiliary support cushion is used for supporting a carrier's back above the carrier's lumbar, and the front carrying bag includes a first carrying strap and a second carrying strap which are in connection with two sides of an upper end of the front carrying bag and the neck support pad. The neck support pad includes an adjustable belt formed on a bottom rim thereof and connecting with an upper rim of the auxiliary support cushion. The front carrying bag also includes a first waist strap and a second waist strap which are fixed on two sides of the front carrying bag to correspond to the carrier's waist and are coupled with two sides of the auxiliary support cushion adjacent to the carrier's waist.

Abstract: The present invention includes various types of open-air display cases for displaying, storing, and/or vending food, beverages, or other products having a movable barrier that can be automatically positioned over an open front or side of such a unit to prevent access to the products therein when temperatures, component failure, lost power supply, or other variables affect the condition of the items stored in the display case, and methods of using such units.

Abstract: A display stand (10) for supporting an article (31) comprises a body of which a primary part (12) has a primary surface to at least partially support part of such an article (31), a secondary part (13) of said body having a secondary surface for contacting a support, and at least one movable support member (11) connected to the body capable of at least partially supporting another part of such an article (31), and/or capable of providing a support surface of the stand (10) for contacting the support. The primary part (12) and the secondary part (13) may be generally planar members connected through a hinge (17), and these may incorporate retractable hinged supports (14, 15).

Abstract: A portable exhibit display includes a frame and a fabric covering for tensioned securement to the frame, wherein the frame incorporates a plurality of first magnets defining magnetic attachment regions of a magnetic attachment array. An accessory provided with one or more attachment points attractive to the first magnets may be removably magnetically secured to the fabric covering in proximity to respective magnetic attachment regions of the magnetic attachment array.

Abstract: A picture frame hanging system includes a picture frame hanging bracket attachable to opposite, lateral or side picture frame portions. Each bracket includes a tortuous path for the picture hanging wire involving at least one end of the wire being bent about a radius that creates frictional forces between the wire and the bracket to sustain a tension representing the weight of the picture frame without disengaging from the brackets under load. The method involves attaching opposing brackets on the lateral sides of the picture frame and advancing the respective ends of the picture hanging wire through a tortuous path requiring the bending of the wire about a radius sufficiently small to ensure adequate frictional engagement between the wire and the brackets to ensure that the ends of the wire remain entrained within the brackets notwithstanding the tension forces that are applied to the wire when the frame is hung on a surface by means of the wire.

Abstract: This present invention is a sleeping bag with a pouch that is constructed to accommodate a common swimming pool inflatable air mattress. This sleeping bag which encompasses all the different elements and fundamental that join these two things together. It has a drawstring to open the pouch for securing it. It has a spandex stretchable material which allows for different sizes of the swimming pool inflatable air mattress. It has a water resistant material to keep the camper dry if the mattress is put in wet. It has a mesh material which allow for ventilation of the mattress. The mesh material also allows for debris to be shaken out. The durable material is for to protect the mattress from punchers.

Abstract: A dish assembly includes a pair of folding panels having a preset angular relationship, the panels also including plate holding unit structures that are linearly offset along the rising extent of the structure, for greater single object support stability. The panels are hinged at one or more points more closely adjacent lateral support structure on adjacent the plate holding unit structure openings. The panels fold for flat storage, or open to form a stable angled structure with the angular degree of open deployment stabilized by any method, including a limiting hinge, a guide base, or other structure.

Abstract: A cup with a lid and removable scripture stickers is provided. The cup includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and a rim forming an opening into the cup. The lid is releasably attachable to the rim of the cup, thereby covering the opening. At least one sticker having a scripture is attached to the outer surface of the cup. A folded paper is releasably attached to the top of the lid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stackable container system. The stackable container system can comprise a beverage container, a beverage container lid, a plurality of smaller containers, and a plurality of smaller container lids. The smaller containers and smaller container lids are configured to allow any of the smaller container lids to be used on any of the smaller containers. The bottom of the beverage container and the bottom of each smaller container is also configured to allow the beverage container or smaller container to be interlocked with the top of any of the smaller container lids.

Abstract: A spoon having a spoon head and a handle, the head including a large arcuate portion, a small arcuate portion that is located opposite to the large arcuate portion and formed as a serving end, and two arcuate connecting portions for connecting the small arcuate portion with the large arcuate portion at both ends thereof respectively. The spoon handle connects with either of the two arcuate connecting portions and inclines to the large arcuate portion of the spoon head.

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of finger-mountable eating utensils and related methods. In an exemplary embodiment, an eating utensil generally includes a handle for supporting a utensil piece. The handle has a distal stem portion and a widened portion proximal to and substantially coaxial with the distal stem portion. The widened portion has an opening configured to receive two or more user fingers to support the handle and utensil piece without the received fingers having to contact the distal stem portion during use of the eating utensil.

Abstract: Means of partially enclosing a bottle and providing attachment to the human hand are disclosed. A single panel of material forms the main body of the device and is arranged such that a bottle may be securely enclosed. A protruding panel integral to the main body panel accepts the insertion of multiple fingers or a portion of a human hand to allow attachment of the bottle and holder to the user without the need to continuously grip the bottle. Length adjustment of the hand attachment panel is provided in such a way that multiple hand/finger sizes and securement forces may be accommodated. The preferred material for the device allows elastic adjustment for multiple bottle sizes, provides insulation of the bottle contents and protects the hand from discomfort due to hot or cold liquid within the bottle. Surfaces of the device allow display of a graphic or message.

Abstract: A collapsible drying rod has an elongated support potion that is collapsible into at least three portions that can be disengaged, or pulled apart, and aligned with each other to provide a compact collapsed drying rod that is held together by an elastic tether. A collapsible drying rod may have a center support member and extensions that extend out from opposing ends of the center support member An elastic tether may be configured within a conduit that extends along the length of the center support member and/or extensions. A collapsible drying rod may include a hanger portion that is attached to the center support member by a hanger retainer having a flexible extension that can be used to retain the collapsible drying rod to a support.

Abstract: Curtains are provided which have fastener/s and, in some cases, strut/s arranged along a screen. The strut/s extend to elevation/s below and/or above the fastener/s. An upper strut may have a lower degree of stiffness than a lower strut. In some cases, the fastener/s are arranged at least 20 inches from the screen's upper edge. Systems are described which include a disinfection apparatus and any of such curtains. Other systems include any of such curtains attached to an edge of a room divider. Easily assembled and disassembled room dividers are described which include cord/s and/or pole/s, installed or portable device/s for supporting the cords/poles, and fasteners for attaching a curtain to the cords/poles. A disinfection apparatus is described which includes a shield extending to an elevation at least two feet above a germicidal light source and borders at least one third of a continuous region surrounding the germicidal light source.

Abstract: An espresso coffee dispensing machine includes a preheating boiler with temperature control, at least one hydraulic pump, and at least one dispensing assembly with systems for heating and temperature control of the water. The machine includes at least one balance for weighing the ground coffee in a filter and the dispensed product. Manual or electronic components for controlling the thermal power delivered within the preheating boiler and by the dispensing assembly are also included in the dispensing machine. The machine performs, following a rise in the temperature of the water, a pre-infusion and a post-infusion at constant pressure and for a preset volume of water calculated via a volumetric meter. Between pre-infusion and post-infusion, a brewing or infusion at constant pressure occurs wherein a presettable water volume is dispensed following calculation of the weight of the ground coffee in the filter and the product dispensed according to a brew ratio.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular brewing unit for a coffee machine, comprising a brewing part and a drive part, which are arranged parallel one beside the other in a common frame, wherein the brewing part, arranged concentrically along a common first axis, has an upper piston, a lower piston and, between the two pistons, a brewing cylinder with a cylindrical bore for accommodating the two pistons, a brewing chamber being formed in the process, and wherein the drive part comprises a spindle which extends along a drive axis, parallel to the first axis, is mounted in the frame such that it can be rotated about said drive axis and is in engagement with the brewing cylinder and the lower piston such that, during a brewing cycle, upon rotation of the spindle, the brewing cylinder and the lower piston are displaced along the first axis relative to the upper piston, which is fixed in the frame.

Abstract: A method for making and dispensing coffee-based beverages in machines includes increasing the water temperature inside a boiler and assembly to achieve preheating with to adjust the delivered thermal power. The method includes three dispensing steps. Preheated water at a selected temperature achieves a pre-infusion in a preset time or water volume without pressure in the hydraulic pump, wherein the coffee powder is only wet. Next, the coffee powder is infused by means of the use of a logic unit that manages the volume of dispensed water by a volumetric meter and at a preset, constant pressure as a function of the ground coffee and dispensed product weight. An amount by volume of water is dispensed and calculated to achieve a selected and preset brew ratio. Finally, post-infusion is achieved in which the hydraulic pump is deactivated for a time needed to reach by weight the programmed dose of dispensed product.

Abstract: An automatic machine for preparing beverages, such as espresso coffee, cappuccino and the like, comprising a water reservoir, a pump, a heating unit, a flow meter interposed between the water reservoir and the pump, and an infusion assembly for accommodating capsules or pods for preparing beverages, and further comprising elements for dispensing hot water in jets, for the emulsion of milk contained in a vessel that is adapted to be arranged below the dispensing opening of the machine.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a beverage dispensing system for providing a multi-layered beverage is disclosed. The beverage dispensing system is adapted to prepare a plurality of beverages of different densities within a plurality of ingredients container. The beverage dispensing system separately and sequentially dispenses a lower density beverage prior to dispensing a higher density beverage. The beverages are dispensed via a delivery tube which is disposed proximally to an internal base of a drinks receptacle. Furthermore an ingredients container is disclosed. Furthermore a method for the manufacture of the multi-layered beverage is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of operating an automated beverage generating system. The method comprising receiving electrical signal(s) representative of an order for a beverage, the beverage having a specified temperature associated therewith and includes a first and a second ingredient. The method further comprises determining an amount of the first ingredient to be used, the first ingredient having a first temperature associated therewith. The method further comprises determining an amount of the second ingredient and determining a second temperature for the second ingredient based on the amount and the first temperature of the first ingredient and the amount of the second ingredient so that the beverage will be at the specified temperature when presented to a user. The method still further comprises generating the beverage using the determined amount of the first ingredient and the determined amount and the second temperature of the second ingredient, and presenting the beverage to a user.

Abstract: A descaling device (21) for descaling a hydraulic circuit of a hot-beverage producing machine is described. The descaling device comprises a descaling-chemicals reservoir (23) provided with an outlet port (25) arranged at or near the bottom portion. The device further comprises an inlet port (29) and a water flow passage (31) extending from the inlet port (29) to the descaling-chemicals reservoir (23). The outlet port (25) is provided with a closure member (27) openable upon connection of the descaling device with a hydraulic circuit of a hot-beverage producing machine. The inlet port (29) and the outlet port (25) can be placed in fluid communication, such that water can be sucked through the inlet port (29), caused to flow through the descaling-chemicals reservoir (23) and discharged through the outlet port (25).

Abstract: A decorative holder for serving/catering trays and tins includes a bottom holder/receptacle which receives a traditional foil serving tin, effectively surrounding the bottom and four sides of the serving tin. A lid is placed over the upper peripheral edges of the holder/receptacle to hold the serving tin in place and also to cover the upper edges of the serving or catering tin. An optional spacer block may be utilized between the bottom of the holder/receptacle and the serving tin so as to align the upper edges of each.